Viral video: EV company asks hefty amount for battery repair, engineering student fixes it himself in just 2 days

A viral video showing an electric vehicle (EV) owner repairing his car after it developed a battery-related problem has surfaced on social media. According to the claims accompanying the footage, the company had quoted a high repair cost and told the owner that replacement parts would take several days to arrive.

The owner, who was studying engineering, is said to have decided to diagnose and repair the vehicle himself instead of waiting for the company.

EV owner opens battery to identify problem

According to the claims, the man dismantled part of the car and opened the battery himself to locate the fault.


After identifying the problem, he reportedly carried out the repair over two days and spent only a small amount compared with the cost quoted by the company.


The claims further state that the vehicle began operating normally again after the repair.

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Engineering knowledge helps owner repair car

The video has drawn attention because the owner is said to have used technical knowledge gained during his engineering studies to work on the EV himself.

According to the claims surrounding the footage, the repair helped him avoid spending lakhs of rupees on the issue.

The authenticity and date of the video, as well as the specific EV model, company involved, nature of the battery fault and amount quoted for the repair, have not been established from the information provided.

Reactions to the viral video

One user warned against encouraging such repairs, saying, "just small spark is enough for the entire battery pack explode." The user added that EV battery packs should not be dismantled casually and said even experienced service centres exercise caution when removing them, citing instances where such work has resulted in dangerous situations.

A second user wrote, "This is great share his x account, will be useful for many ev users to take his expertise."

A third user said, "I want each and every indian to do same these company's loot us and we loos money in every way even the product we own."

Another user described the repair as risky, writing, "India is not for beginners. Opened up the whole battery system at home under open sky with no insulating gloves or protective gear but full confidence." The user added that even small phone batteries can cause serious harm and questioned whether the person had the expertise required to carry out the repair.

A fifth user questioned who would be responsible if another problem developed later, saying, "It is always better to get these things fixed from the OEMs." The commenter also said original equipment manufacturers should provide quicker and more affordable solutions to customers.

A sixth user criticised describing the repair as "intelligence", arguing that an engineering student is not automatically qualified to dismantle a high-voltage EV battery. The user said such work could be unsafe and potentially cause fires or serious electric shocks, adding that financial savings should not come at the cost of safety.

Disclaimer: The article is based on user-generated content on social media. ET.com has not independently verified the content of the video. The article is for informational purposes only and should not be considered a recommendation or promotion of DIY repairs. Readers' discretion advised.